CVE-2008-2230: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2230: Untrusted search path vulnerability in (1) reportbug 3.8 and 3.31, and (2) reportbug-ng before 0.2008.06.04...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in (1) reportbug 3.8 and 3.31, and (2) reportbug-ng before 0.2008.06.04, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious module file in the current working directory.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-2230 is a local code-execution issue in Debian bug-reporting tools. If a user runs vulnerable reportbug or reportbug-ng from a directory containing a malicious module file, code could run with that user's privileges. Exposure is most likely on older Debian-derived systems where vulnerable reportbug or reportbug-ng versions remain installed and are used by local interactive users. Treat this as moderate legacy risk. Prioritize remediation where multi-user Linux systems still carry old Debian reporting tools, especially shared administrative hosts or environments with untrusted local users. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or Debian guidance for fixed package versions.; Upgrade or remove vulnerable reportbug and reportbug-ng packages.; Avoid running these tools from writable or untrusted directories..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 11, 2008, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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reportbug-searchpath-code-execution(43001)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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